Kyocera DuraForce PRO 3

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Kyocera DuraForce PRO 3

Starts at $24.99/mo

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Battery life

Up to 27 hours

Battery life

Up to 4G: 27 hrs. / 5G: 15 hrs. (estimated)

Battery life

Up to 26.3 hours

Screen

5.38" OLED FHD+ Scratch & shatter-resistant glass engineered for outdoor visibility

Screen

5.45 inch, FHD+, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen with Sapphire Shield™ glass

Screen

FHD+, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen with Corning® Gorilla® Glass 6

Reviews

(114)

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(162)

Storage

128 GB (Subject to availability)

Storage

128 GB (Subject to availability)

Storage

64 GB (Subject to availability)

Rear camera

64MP | 16MP, Ultra-Wide View | Scratch-resistant camera lens | 2MP Macro

Rear camera

24MP with Super Night Vision + 16MP ultra-wide view

Rear camera

48MP with Super Night Vision + 16MP ultra-wide view

Colors

Overview

Built for tough conditions, whether it be work or adventure, Kyocera’s DuraForce PRO 3 offers protection from drops, shock, extreme temperatures¹, dust and submersion in water². Customize your smartphone’s shortcuts with programmable external buttons and play music through its powerful front-facing stereo speakers or access Google Assistant at the simple press of a button. Pair DuraForce PRO 3’s rugged durability and reliable connectivity with Verizon.

Reviews

3.7

115 reviews

60% of reviewers recommend this product.

I'm needing something different

Chris . 10 days ago

The phone is very weak on reception, drops calls and just isn't easy to hold on to. Button placement is lacking compared to my last phone. Ergonomically challenged. The battery life is poor for a new phone. I would appreciate it if could help me with the process to return the phone and I'll pick out something else. Your attention to this matter will be appreciated.

Phone

My phone . 11 days ago

Works as good as the old one. Very rugged

Up to 5 ft on concrete. Compliant with a military standards test (MIL-STD-810H Method 516.6, Procedure IV "Transit Drop"). Device may not perform as tested in all conditions. Test performed in a controlled environment. Do not attempt.
IP68 waterproof at 2m/6.5ft for up to 30 minutes. Before immersing your phone in water, make sure battery cover and charging port cover are completely sealed with no gaps. Avoid using your phone in salt water. Always rinse your phone in fresh water after it has been submerged
Based on average battery life under typical usage conditions. Average expected performance based on typical use. Actual battery life depends on factors such as network, features selected, frequency of calls, and voice data, and other application usage patterns. Results may vary.
Recognizes touch input while wearing gloves up to 3mm thick; the material, texture and thickness of the glove as well as how it fits your hand will impact performance. Individual results may vary.

Specs

A new reinforced smartphone to survive your day

DuraForce PRO 3 is engineered to withstand harsh conditions. Protected against the elements to keep out dust and moisture, DuraForce PRO 3 can accompany you anywhere. Plus, this smartphone has an ultra-durable battery that’s user-replaceable and can be easily swapped to ensure all-day use and safety.³ Through outdoor adventures in inclement weather or withstanding rugged industrial work, and with HazLoc Non-Incendive Class I, Div 2 certification, this smartphone is built with the durability you’re looking for.

Capture vibrant images on land or underwater

DuraForce PRO 3’s triple rear camera system allows you to relive the action on its vibrant OLED display. Macro mode and new loupe mode help you to capture your images in precise focus where you’ll be able to get the close-up details of an image where you couldn’t before. DuraForce PRO 3 takes it one step further, offering full underwater photo capture and recording capabilities.

A new reinforced smartphone to survive your day

Design

Colors

Black

Length

6.06 in

Height

6.06 in

Width

2.95 in

Notable Materials

High-grip TPU material with cross-hatched texture

Weight

8.36 oz

Depth

0.57 in

Charging Port

USB Type-C

Accessibility

Overall

Accessibility Shortcuts, Android Accessibility Suite

Auditory

Readout, Speech Rate and Speech Pitch, Persistent Alerts, Captions, Mono Audio, Sound Balance, Real Time Text, Vibrate for Calls / Alerts / Alarms, Volume Control, LED Flash for Alerts

Voice Assistant

Google Assistant, Gemini

Hearing Aid Compatibility

M4/T4

Mobility / Cognitive

Accessibility Menu, Switch Access, Timing controls, Text-to-Speech Output, Speech Rate and Speech Pitch

Visual

Font & Display, Magnification, Color Inversion, Color Correction, Brightness Level

Battery

Standby Time

Up to 12 days

mAh (per hour)

4270 mAh (Removable)

Usage Time

Up to 27 hours

Powershare

Yes

Wireless Charging

Yes

Fast Charge

Yes

Network

n2, n5, n48, n66, n78

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 17, 46, 48, 66

Wi-Fi

Tri Band (2.4GHz/5GHz/6GHz), Wi-Fi 6, 6E Support 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/mc/d/e/i/k/r/v

SAR

Head: 0.78 W/kg | Body-worn: 0.80 W/kg | Hotspot: 0.97 W/kg

FCC ID

V65E7200

Global & Roaming Network

UMTS: B5/B8/B2/B1

5G Ultra Wideband

n260, n261 (high-band / mmWave) | n77 (mid-band / C-band)

World Device

Yes. Works in over 200 countries depending on your plan.

Camera

Camera Mode

Dual LED Flash, Night, Portrait, Macro, Loupe, Pro photo, Panorama, Slow motion, Time lapse, Pro video, Action Overlay, Multi camera mode, Underwater mode – capture photos and record videos

Rear Camera

64MP | 16MP, Ultra-Wide View | Scratch-resistant camera lens | 2MP Macro

Front Camera

8MP with Facial Recognition

Video

4K video enabled

Performance

Bluetooth

Bluetooth 5.2

Storage

128GB

Processor

Qualcomm® Snapdragon 7 Gen 1, Octa-core processor

Android 15

Expandable Memory

MicroSDXC card up to 2TB

Hotspot

Up to 15 connections

Memory/Storage

128GB ROM | 6GB RAM

Security

Fingerprint Sensor on Power Key, Facial Recognition

Display

Screen

5.38" OLED FHD+ Scratch & shatter-resistant glass engineered for outdoor visibility

Refresh Rate

60Hz

Aspect Ratio

2160x1080, 18:9 ratio

SKU#

KYOE7200

What's in the box

DuraForce PRO 3
Durable Lithium Polymer Battery (Removable)
4FF Nano SIM Card (Pre-Installed)
USB Type-A to USB Type-C Cable
Quick Start Guide

Up to 5 ft on concrete. Compliant with a military standards test (MIL-STD-810H Method 516.6, Procedure IV "Transit Drop"). Device may not perform as tested in all conditions. Test performed in a controlled environment. Do not attempt.
IP68 waterproof at 2m/6.5ft for up to 30 minutes. Before immersing your phone in water, make sure battery cover and charging port cover are completely sealed with no gaps. Avoid using your phone in salt water. Always rinse your phone in fresh water after it has been submerged
Based on average battery life under typical usage conditions. Average expected performance based on typical use. Actual battery life depends on factors such as network, features selected, frequency of calls, and voice data, and other application usage patterns. Results may vary.
Recognizes touch input while wearing gloves up to 3mm thick; the material, texture and thickness of the glove as well as how it fits your hand will impact performance. Individual results may vary.

Reviews

Kyocera DuraForce PRO 3 Reviews

3.7

115 reviews

60% of reviewers recommend this product.

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I'm needing something different

Chris . 10 days ago

Phone

My phone . 11 days ago

Works as good as the old one. Very rugged

well designed, well built

konrad . 25 days ago

so easy to use. love the replacable battery., built in case. A no nonsense phone. Great camera

Kyocera Customer Support - 21 days ago

We're glad DuraForce PRO 3 has proven to be easy to use and has great photo quality. Thank you for mentioning the replaceable battery. We appreciate your 5-star review! Kyocera

Power drain

Oil Trash . 2 months ago

Phone started great. 8 months in, my battery would get down to 65% and just shut off and not turn back on. Plug it in and no charge light. I removed the battery and put it back in, then plugged it in and it started charging from 0 charge. Phone gets extremely hot when charging in a car. I was wanting a durable phone for working in the gas and oil fields. I don't recommend this phone.

Kyocera Customer Support - 2 months ago

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. It is very odd that the phone was showing 65% and then powered off. Please contact our customer support team at 1-800-349-4478, or online at kyoceramobile.com/contactus/support/ and we will help you troubleshoot those issues. Kyocera

Great basic phone

Penny . 3 months ago

Yes, I'd recommend this product.

Heavy duty great for work. Not fancy. Good battery life. Streams well.

Kyocera Customer Support - 3 months ago

Hi Penny! We’d like to think DuraForce PRO 3 is anything but basic! But thank you very much for mentioning its durability and battery life in your 5-star review. Reach out to us on Facebook (@Kyocera Mobile) if you have any questions about your device. We’re happy to help.

-Elijah F. Kyocera

Kyocera

4 months ago

Phone seems durable, but it is too light weight.

Kyocera Customer Support - 4 months ago

Thank you for your feedback. DuraForce PRO 3 is lighter than the previous model, DuraForce Ultra. Based on customer feedback, our mechanical engineers designed DuraForce PRO 3 to be smaller, lighter, and with a removable battery while still meeting the same drop and waterproof tests. It is easier to hold and carry. Since it is lighter than DuraForce Ultra, it lands with less force, so it withstands drops better. The raised, reinforced edges and corners take the brunt of impacts and a cover that flexes is less likely to dent or crack. We are confident that this design will satisfy the vast majority of users who need an ultra-rugged smartphone. Kyocera

Worst phone I've ever had

Frost . 5 months ago

This thing does nothing but freeze and lag. Thought I'd be different this time and get this phone after my note20 was drowned and it's been the worst experience. Will never stray from Samsung again. 0/10 DONT RECOMMEND

Kyocera Customer Support - 4 months ago

DuraForce PRO 3 is ultra-rugged while providing plenty of processing power to meet the needs of most users. However, the Galaxy Note 20 has an edge when it comes to the processor speed and the amount of RAM. If you used the default Android process and simply transferred all of your apps and files from a Galaxy Note 20 to DuraForce PRO 3, that might bog it down. However, if you were to review your list of apps and pare it down a little, DuraForce PRO 3 may serve you quite well. Kyocera

Duraforce pro 3

5 months ago

I liked it so much that I return the phone and switch my carrier to T-Mobil

Android 15 ruined this phone

DFP user . 5 months ago

I've had the phone for almost two years and it's been ok for the most part. About two months ago they released the Android 15 update and the phone has become a nightmare to use now. Apps no longer stay running in background. Android auto no longer connects to my car without disabling and renabling Bluetooth. Phone constantly locks up and becomes unresponsive or significantly delayed to input. Mms messages no longer received. Phone reboots itself frequently. It's become a nightmare to use and I'm seriously disappointed in Kyocera and Verizon for releasing such a buggy update. On release 5.111VZ

Kyocera Customer Support - 4 months ago

Thank you for your feedback. We're glad that DuraForce PRO 3 served you well for two years, but we are concerned to hear about the problems you have been experiencing since your phone received the Android OS 15 update. We did extensive testing on that OS update prior to release, and after it was released many people have been using the OS 15 build without seeing problems. Based on the wide variety of problems you are seeing, it is possible that they are not all related to each other and they may not be directly related to the OS update. Please contact our customer support team at 1-800-349-4478, or online at kyoceramobile.com/contactus/support/ and we will help you troubleshoot those issues. Kyocera

Love this phone. Fourth Kyocera in 17 years.

wohs79 . 5 months ago

Yes, I'd recommend this product.

My first phone with Verizon was a Android 3. I shattered the screen with otter box within 24 hours and then again within a week of replacement. It was suggested I my like the Kyocera. It was a flip phone. Loved it. Trade in for the latest Kyocera to keep up with the technology of 3g. Had that one for ten years until 4g. The last one I had for 3 years until I needed an operating system of at least an 11. Now I have this one for two years now. I have dropped them all from 12 feet and into 8 inches of water and never had a problem. This is probably the most indestructible to date. I love that it is very water resistant one yet. I really glad this has the ability to change out the battery, if and when it may be necessary. This battery has lasted me for up to 2 days. I recommend to occasionally clear temporary files and restart every so often to get updates. I think the photos it takes are pretty good. Remember this phone is for people like me that destroy other phones, because they are like banana's in my hands. I have dropped this phone many times, even on concrete screen down. No scratches or cracks anywhere.

Kyocera Customer Support - 4 months ago

Thank you for this excellent, detailed review and for your long-term loyalty to Kyocera. We're proud to hear DuraForce PRO 3 is holding up to concrete drops, water, and daily use without a scratch. It's also great to hear that you're finding value in its replaceable battery. Thanks again! Kyocera

FAQs

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Kyocera duraforce Pro 3 . Mar 23, 2026

Does the Kyocera duraforce Pro 3 have a message indicator light?

Answer from Verizon Customer Support8 days

Yes, the Kyocera DuraForce PRO 3 features an LED light that can be used for notifications. -Dee

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Catbirdz . Feb 3, 2026

Where can I see the manual

Answer from Verizon Customer Support1 month

The user guide is available in the Additional Support section our support page for the phone here: https://www.verizon.com/support/kyocera-duraforce-pro-3/ -Josh

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Kyocera . Jan 28, 2026

Is this a flip phone?

Answer from Verizon Customer Support2 months

No, this is not a flip phone. -Lauren

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Philip . Jan 1, 2026

Is the pro 3 as tough as the ultra

Answer from Verizon Customer Support2 months

Yes, the Kyocera DuraForce PRO 3 is designed to be just as, if not more, rugged than the DuraForce Ultra, featuring enhanced MIL-STD-810H durability, IP68/IP6x ratings, HazLoc certification, and an improved X-frame structure with Gorilla Glass Victus for superior protection against drops, dust, water, and extreme conditions, making it a top-tier enterprise-grade work tool. -Sarge

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Mark . Dec 18, 2025

Does the camera have an image stabilizer?

Answer from Kyocera Customer Support3 months

DuraForce PRO 3 does support image stabilization when taking both photos and videos. It is enabled all the time when taking photos and can be turned on or off for taking videos.

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Answer from Verizon Customer Support3 months

The Kyocera DuraForce PRO 3 does offer Image Stabilization. It is only available in video mode. -Joseph

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Devonna . Dec 14, 2025

Can the internet be turned off, I want to use it like a basic phone

Answer from Kyocera Customer Support3 months

Please contact our customer support team at 1-800-349-4478, or through our support page kyoceramobile.com/contactus/support/ to explain what you would like to accomplish and we will investigate the options.

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Answer from Verizon Customer Support3 months

Yes you are able to turn off the mobile data. -Will

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Mark . Dec 14, 2025

Does this phone have a micro SD slot? If so, what size card can it use?

Answer from Verizon Customer Support3 months

Yes, this device has a microSD slot, allowing you to expand its 128GB internal storage with a microSDXC card up to 2TB. -Sean

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kyocera duraforce pro 3 . Dec 13, 2025

do you get all updates constantly

Answer from Verizon Customer Support3 months

Yes, Verizon provides regular software and security updates for the prepaid Kyocera DuraForce PRO 3~Joe M

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Kathy . Dec 10, 2025

Does it have an audio jack?

Answer from Kyocera Customer Support3 months

DuraForce PRO 3 does not have a 3.5mm headset jack. However, you can use a wired headset with a USB-C connector or you can get a 3.5mm to USB-C adapter and connect a 3.5mm headset.

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Answer from Verizon Customer Support3 months

Yes -Jaquetta

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mark . Nov 26, 2025

Delete Verizon Messages on a Keyocera DuraForcePro3

Answer from Kyocera Customer Support3 months

If you contact our customer support team at 1-800-349-4478, or through our support page kyoceramobile.com/contactus/support/, we can provide instructions on how to disable the Verizon Message+ app which is no longer in use.

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Answer from Verizon Customer Support4 months

We want to ensure that you have all the details that you need. Please message us on another platform so that we can fully assist you. Here are some options in the link below. https://www.verizon.com/digital/nsa/nos/ui/ngd/contactus -Sean

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